Brian McCann is not in the Braves' lineup Sunday. It's just a routine day off, as David Ross is getting a start behind the plate. Chipper Jones is also sitting out, with Juan Francisco handling the hot corner.

Brian McCann was diagnosed Thursday afternoon with a scratch on the outer side of his right eye. It's an issue that McCann hopes to play through with the help of eye drops. He's carrying a .241/.307/.456 batting line, five home runs and 14 RBI in 21 games played.

Brian McCann returned to action on Sunday April 29.

The Braves aren't ''overly concerned'' that Brian McCann (side) will miss significant time. McCann left Friday's game with what was described as an intercostal strain on his right side. "We'll know more tomorrow," Braves manager Fredi Gonzalez said. "It's up high. It's in between the ribs so we're not overly concerned. Sometimes if it's really low with the oblique it's a little different story. But we'll know more tomorrow." The injury is unrelated to the oblique strain that derailed McCann's 2011 season. Backup David Ross is expected to start Saturday against the Pirates.

Brian McCann was diagnosed with an intercostal muscle strain on his right side. McCann left Friday's game after five innings with the injury. The Braves are calling him day-to-day right now, but they'll likely take every precatuion before clearing him to return to the lineup.

Brian McCann exited Friday's game against the Pirates after five innings for an unspecified reason. He went 0-for-3 with a strikeout before being replaced by David Ross. No word yet on why he was pulled from the game, but there was no obvious injury. Stay tune for an update.

Brian McCann is not in Monday's lineup against the Dodgers. He's just getting the night off. David Ross will start behind the dish and bat seventh against left-hander Chris Capuano.

Brian McCann went 2-for-5 with a two-run homer in a win over the Diamondbacks on Friday night. He also scored two runs. McCann has hit safely in each of his last five games and is now batting .304 (14-for-46) with three homers, nine RBI and an .896 OPS this season. Assuming he stays healthy, there's every reason to believe he'll be a top-five catcher in mixed fantasy leagues.

Brian McCann is not playing Wednesday against the Mets. McCann is just getting the day off following the night game on Tuesday. David Ross will start behind the plate and bat seventh against knuckleballer R.A. Dickey.

Brian McCann went 4-for-5 including a 3-run homer as the Braves downed the Brewers 10-8 on Friday. McCann drove home four and scored a run on the evening. His three-run blast in the fifth inning put the Braves on top. McCann is still one of the best offensive catchers in the league, and is well on his way to earning his seventh consecutive all-star selection.